How To Fix GG812 - You cannot display possible entries for display fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 812

• Message text: You cannot display possible entries for display fields

What causes this issue?

You cannot display possible entries for display fields.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to display the possible entries, you must switch to a screen
where you can make entries in the relevant fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG812 - You cannot display possible entries for display fields ?

  The SAP error message GG812, which states "You cannot display possible entries for display fields," typically occurs when a user attempts to access possible entries (F4 help) for a field that is set as a display-only field in a transaction or report. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Configuration: The field in question is configured as a display field, meaning it is not intended for user input. As a result, the system does not allow the retrieval of possible entries for that field.
  Screen Layout: The screen layout or the specific transaction may have been designed to restrict user interaction with certain fields, making them read-only.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the possible entries for that field, although this is less common for display fields.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Properties: Review the configuration of the field in the relevant transaction